http://www.ashotofjava.com When it comes to locally-owned coffeehouses it doesn't get more authentic than at A Shot of Java in downtown Glendale. The cozy location appeals to locals as a comfy place to hang out for a lazy afternoon and draws new faces with it's chic, eclectic vibe. As far as coffee goes this place is all about made-to-order drip coffees and espresso drinks that are worth the wait. They use quality and locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. To accompany your beverage A Shot of Java also offers a daily selection of baked goods. You can usually expect staples like bagels and biscotti but they mix it up with other items such as cupcakes, muffins, cinnamon rolls and brownies. If you're not a coffee drinker they also offer a selections of loose leaf teas, thai tea, hot chocolate, Mexican hot chocolate and Mayan mochas. Don't forget to check their website for a list of upcoming events like open mic night. More >>

http://www.sipcoffeeandbeerhouse.com/ Any hard worker can tell you that while sometimes all it takes is a good dose of caffeine to fuel your creative endeavors, other times you need something a little bit stronger. Fortunately, at Sip Coffee and Beer House, beverage drinkers can get the best of both worlds. Situated on the tail-end of Old Town Scottsdale, in the developing space of the Creative Center of Scottsdale, this colorful and cozy coffeehouse serves up craft brews and handcrafted cappuccinos as well as a small menu of breakfast and lunch items. Time to call your local Starbucks and tell them you’re breaking up. More >>

http://www.songbirdcoffeehouse.com Roosevelt Row has its fair share of coffee shops and we swear a new one springs up every time we hit up First Friday. However, the knowledgeable staff at Songbird Coffee and Tea House is talented in the latte arts, easily persuading us that they know a thing or two about coffee. The cute bookish décor is akin to chilling in your eccentric great aunt's loft, complete with for-sale terrariums and plenty of other nic nacks to keep your eye wandering for hours. Speaking of hours, Songbird offers expanded hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 10 p.m. More >>

http://www.starbucks.com Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn’t begin chasing the Great White Whale of world java domination until the 1990s, by which time it was opening a new store every day. A turbulent economy has since forced it to retrench, but the chain remains a powerhouse both commercially and politically, thanks to its op-ed-penning chairman, Howard Schultz. A purveyor of whole foods, Starbucks typically farms out its secret recipes to a single, Starbucks-owned bakery in each city, and now sells a good deal of its coffee beans at grocery stores. Find any and all local locations on Voice Places. More >>

http://www.starbucks.com Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn't begin chasing the Great White Whale of world java domination until the 1990s, by which time it was opening a new store every day. A turbulent economy has since forced it to retrench, but the chain remains a powerhouse both commercially and politically, thanks to its op-ed-penning chairman, Howard Schultz. A purveyor of whole foods, Starbucks typically farms out its secret recipes to a single, Starbucks-owned bakery in each city, and now sells a good deal of its coffee beans at grocery stores. Find any and all local locations on Voice Places. More >>

http://www.starbucks.com Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn't begin chasing the Great White Whale of world java domination until the 1990s, by which time it was opening a new store every day. A turbulent economy has since forced it to retrench, but the chain remains a powerhouse both commercially and politically, thanks to its op-ed-penning chairman, Howard Schultz. A purveyor of whole foods, Starbucks typically farms out its secret recipes to a single, Starbucks-owned bakery in each city, and now sells a good deal of its coffee beans at grocery stores. Find any and all local locations on Voice Places. More >>

http://www.starbucks.com Since its founding by a trio of aspiring coffee roasters in Seattle in 1971, Starbucks has grown to become the largest coffeehouse in the world, with upwards of 20,000 locations in Phoenix and around the world. Named for the chief mate on the whaling ship from Moby Dick, the company didn't begin chasing the Great White Whale of world java domination until the 1990s, by which time it was opening a new store every day. A turbulent economy has since forced it to retrench, but the chain remains a powerhouse both commercially and politically, thanks to its op-ed-penning chairman, Howard Schultz. A purveyor of whole foods, Starbucks typically farms out its secret recipes to a single, Starbucks-owned bakery in each city, and now sells a good deal of its coffee beans at grocery stores. Find any and all local locations on Voice Places. More >>